So, I feel like I am—and it's obvious—but I just need validation/support/similar stories.

Been very sexual most of my life. Can't say I ever really enjoyed it, just did it a lot. Also have dated a ton. I hate being in relationships lol. Even in good relationships, after about a year, I think, "I wish we could just be friends."

Multiple partners have said it seems like I don't even want to be in a relationship, which at the time, I thought was bonkers. Realize now that I did want a relationship, but not the kind they wanted.

For the last year a bit more, have been super in love with my friend, which has been confusing because I also have a romantic partner (we're poly). I think I have the intensity of feelings about my friend that people have about romantic partners, though the idea of doing romantic/sexual things with him kinda grosses me out.

Having conflicts in my romantic relationship because—you guessed it—I have no interest in romance or sex. I wish we could just be friends. I'd be a lot more invested.

So...aroace, yes? Anything else I should consider?

I have fleeting romantic and sexual feelings but they never last very long. For background, I'm also autistic.

Similar stories?